Extreme weather continues to sweep across US
LOS ANGELES: The United States continues to experience extreme weather conditions as severe thunderstorms, critical fires and excessive heat waves sweep across the country. Strong thunderstorms are expected across the western High Plains on Thursday with damaging wind gusts, large hail and a few tornadoes. This threat will extend into the Central and South Plains, […]
Senior US, Israeli officials discuss matters concerning Iran, Russia, Palestine
WASHINGTON: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has met with his Israeli counterparts to discuss matters concerning Iran, Russia, Ukraine, and Palestine, according to Sputnik, quoting the White House. “Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan hosted Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer at the White […]
Innocent US man freed after 3 decades in prison
LOS ANGELES: A Baldwin Park man was freed from state prison earlier this month after prosecutors and parole officials uncovered years-old evidence that pointed to his innocence in a 1989 shooting, officials announced Friday, reported German news agency (dpa). Daniel Saldana, 55, was sentenced to 45 years to life in prison in 1990. He had […]
Ringgit opens lower against US dollar, breaching 4.6 level
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended its downtrend against the US dollar this morning, breaching the 4.6 level as the greenback continued to strengthen on the expectation of an interest rate hike in the United States (US). At 9 am, the local note was trading at 4.6090/6130 against the greenback compared with Wednesday’s closing of 4.5920/5950. […]
One-fifth of Asians living in US conceal aspects of their culture
WASHINGTON: One-fifth of Asians living in the United States have concealed aspects of their culture and heritage from people who are not Asian due to various reasons, including for fear of discrimination, reported Sputnik based on a new Pew Research Centre poll. “Some of the details that Asian Americans choose not to share include ethnic food or clothing […]
Hate crimes to spike around 2024 US presidential election
NEW YORK: Data from the Us Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shows an “unmistakable pattern” of reported hate crimes spiking during presidential elections, reported Xinhua quoting USA Today on Wednesday. According to the report from the Leadership Conference Education Fund, a national civil rights group, data going back to 2008 reveals increases in hate crimes […]
Minneapolis allows all five Muslim daily prayer calls
WASHINGTON: Minneapolis has become the first major United States (US) city to allow all five Muslim calls to prayer, or adhans, to be played on loudspeakers, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Thursday night (12-0) to allow the adhan to be played from mosques despite current noise ordinances. The Minnesota chapter of […]
World Bank: Malaysia better off having trade agreements with US, China
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is better off having trade agreements with both China and the United States (US) rather than being left out of any agreement or being part of an exclusive trade bloc, said the World Bank Group. World Bank chief economist, East Asia and Pacific Region Aaditya Mattoo said the US economy is expected […]
Taiwan’s Tsai in US for visit
NEW YORK: Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York on Wednesday for a visit that has triggered threats of reprisal by China if she meets with House speaker Kevin McCarthy — and US warnings for Beijing not to overreact. Tsai is stopping over in the United States en route to Central America, where she […]
Bursa continues slide after weaker US biz confidence
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia continued to be under pressure as Wall Street closed on a downbeat note following the latest economic data showing weaker business confidence. At 9.18 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 5.82 points to 1,448.37 from Tuesday’s closing of 1,454.19. The index opened 0.19 of-a-point higher at 1,454.38. […]
